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Francisco Liriano Wins 2013 NL Comeback Player of the Year

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher, Francisco Liriano is the 2013 National League Comeback Player of the Year. After two up and down seasons with the Twins and White Sox, Liriano signed a two year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates just before spring training of this year. He rewarded Pirates fans by posting a 16-8 record and a 3.02 ERA. He was a big reason why the Pirates posted their first winning season in over 20 years.

This is the second time Francisco has won one of the MLB Comeback Player of the Year Awards. He won the 2010 American League Comeback Player of the Year Award with the Minnesota Twins. MLB started the awards back in 2005. Liriano is the first player to win the award on two separate occasions.